§ 9-4A-01. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEnvironmentEffective: October 1, 2024

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Environment
Title 9. Water, Ice, & Sanitary Facilities (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 4a. Private Well Safety Program (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2024
MD Code, Environment, § 9-4A-01
§ 9-4A-01. Definitions
Currentness
<Section effective Oct. 1, 2024. See, also, section 9-4A-01 effective until Oct. 1, 2024.>
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Maximum contaminant level
(b) “Maximum contaminant level” means a standard that is:
(1) Set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the Department for drinking water quality; and
(2) The legal threshold limit on the amount of a substance that is allowed in a public water system under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act.
Private well
(c) “Private well” means a private or domestic water supply well that is a source of potable water.
Water quality testing
(d)(1) “Water quality testing” means water quality sampling, testing, and analysis:
(i) Conducted by a State-approved water sampler and a State-approved laboratory for a private well; and
(ii) Of which the minimum sampling criteria include bacteria, nitrate, and turbidity.
(2) “Water quality testing” includes water quality sampling of any contaminant of concern, as determined by the Department.

Credits

Added by Acts 2023, c. 586, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2024; Acts 2023, c. 587, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2024.
MD Code, Environment, § 9-4A-01, MD ENVIR § 9-4A-01
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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